My girlfriend did it for her dog, was a giant waste of time, money and effort.
Everytime the dog went in for something they gave her a hard time about covering it.
She bought the most expensive plan they had too thinking it would help and be less hassles.
The company ended up dropping her and the dog after so many visits.
The first year of dog ownership is expensive no matter what.
If you do get insurance get it right away so the dog has ZERO pre existing conditions cause if he's been to vet more than two times for the same issue they wouldn't cover it.
You might want to ask your vet if they've had luck with any one company.
It's a mixed breed John so hopefully he has less issues than a pure breed.
I love my mutts
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